St. John’s man charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing

Police have arrested a 22-year-old man and charged him with attempted murder.

The RNC was called to a domestic disturbance on Weymouth Street in St. John’s around 3:30 a.m. on Friday. They found a 24-year-old man suffering injuries consistent with a stabbing. The man was taken to hospital where he remains in serious condition.

A 22-year-old man was arrested and the scene and charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and break and entry.

Police say it was not a random act of violence and the investigation is ongoing.

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